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Post by sabre14 on Jun 24, 2015 12:57:59 GMT -5
Artist: William Michael Morgan Single: "I Met A Girl" Writers: Sam Hunt, Shane McAnally, Trevor Rosen Label: Warner Bros./Warner Music Nashville Add Date: August 24th, 2015 Source: William Michael Morgan Twitter  iTunes Apparently Warner Music Nashville has had William Michael Morgan (20 years old) under development for a while now and his debut single (which will first be played on Sirius/XM) "I Met A Girl" was released to iTunes today. Morgan is a more traditional style of country artist, who had his debut single written by Sam Hunt (originally off one of Sam's acoustic mix-tape). Windmills twitter pointed out about Morgan and I found out that he did indeed perform as part of Warner Music's lineup at CMA Music Fest this month. This article ( here) from last month confirmed Morgan's debut single to be released in the coming months, and now we know what that single is. I never heard of him until today and did not know he was on Warner Music Nashville's roster, but alas, here he is. This will get a terrestrial radio release eventually.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2015 13:03:46 GMT -5
A traditionally minded artist with his debut single written by Sam Hunt and friends. Irony at its finest
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Post by Dustin J. on Jun 24, 2015 13:43:10 GMT -5
This song is really, REALLY good. Of the recent traditional-sounding tunes I've heard released to country radio, I think this one has the best shot to make some noise.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2015 13:50:40 GMT -5
A traditionally minded artist with his debut single written by Sam Hunt and friends. Irony at its finest Well, Shane McAnally co-wrote almost every track on Kacey Musgraves' new album, which is old school country at its finest (Shane also co-produced the album). And even though Sam Hunt's musical style is, err, not very country at all, I'm sure he listened to plenty of country music growing up (it's just that, so far, we haven't heard those influences in Sam's own music). So I agree it's a bit ironic that William's debut single was co-written by Sam, but Shane McAnally clearly knows how to do all kinds of styles, including older/traditional country sounds. I mean, Shane is one of the co-writers on Jake Owen's "Real Life" as well...he clearly can do both ends of the spectrum. |
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Post by rsmatto on Jun 24, 2015 13:52:59 GMT -5
A traditionally minded artist with his debut single written by Sam Hunt and friends. Irony at its finest Well, Shane McAnally co-wrote almost every track on Kacey Musgraves' new album, which is old school country at its finest (Shane also co-produced the album). And even though Sam Hunt's musical style is, err, not very country at all, I'm sure he listened to plenty of country music growing up (it's just that, so far, we haven't heard those influences in Sam's own music). So I agree it's a bit ironic that William's debut single was co-written by Sam, but Shane McAnally clearly knows how to do all kinds of styles, including older/traditional country sounds. I mean, Shane is one of the co-writers on Jake Owen's "Real Life" as well...he clearly can do both ends of the spectrum. Yeah, the song is quite good but I loved it when Sam did it on his acoustic mix tape. I wouldn't be surprised at all if Shane co-produced this project too (Though Scott Hendricks is very likely too). |
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Post by onebuffalo on Jun 24, 2015 13:54:02 GMT -5
Bobby Braddock wrote He Stopped Loving Her Today and I Wanna Talk About Me.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2015 13:56:46 GMT -5
Yeah, the song is quite good but I loved it when Sam did it on his acoustic mix tape. I wouldn't be surprised at all if Shane co-produced this project too (Though Scott Hendricks is very likely too). According to the link sabre14 posted ( here), Jimmy Ritchey is William's producer. Jimmy has produced the last several Mark Chesnutt albums, and William has cited Mark as a big influence. |
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Post by bigfan101 on Jun 24, 2015 14:03:06 GMT -5
I can't put my finger on it...but he sounds like somebody. Billy Currington, Easton Corbin, maybe? Will take me a few more listens.
I like it. A little slow, but solid.
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Post by rsmatto on Jun 24, 2015 14:03:06 GMT -5
Yeah, the song is quite good but I loved it when Sam did it on his acoustic mix tape. I wouldn't be surprised at all if Shane co-produced this project too (Though Scott Hendricks is very likely too). According to the link sabre14 posted ( here), Jimmy Ritchey is William's producer. Jimmy has produced the last several Mark Chesnutt albums, and William has cited Mark as a big influence. That makes a lot of sense too. Jimmy was Jake Owen's first producer and also Blaine Larsen's. Listening to this vs Sam's and he sings the talking lines that Sam does in the acoustic mix. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2015 16:53:21 GMT -5
A traditionally minded artist with his debut single written by Sam Hunt and friends. Irony at its finest Well, Shane McAnally co-wrote almost every track on Kacey Musgraves' new album, which is old school country at its finest (Shane also co-produced the album). And even though Sam Hunt's musical style is, err, not very country at all, I'm sure he listened to plenty of country music growing up (it's just that, so far, we haven't heard those influences in Sam's own music). So I agree it's a bit ironic that William's debut single was co-written by Sam, but Shane McAnally clearly knows how to do all kinds of styles, including older/traditional country sounds. I mean, Shane is one of the co-writers on Jake Owen's "Real Life" as well...he clearly can do both ends of the spectrum. Yeah, I was just making more of a joke than anything, my point was trying to emphasize on Sam Hunt. I only said "and friends" to show that I know he wasn't the only one involved in this. I know Shane can make a good country song, but Sam I've yet to see. Perhaps this could prove me wrong |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2015 21:50:12 GMT -5
I enjoy Sam Hunt's original version much more than this one.
I don't know if this is going anywhere.
I guess I just don't think this song fits with a more traditional leaning artist/voice.
Why don't we have George Strait cover "Single For The Summer" while we're at it.
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Post by kw9461 on Jun 24, 2015 22:38:34 GMT -5
Man did this fall out of the wayback machine. What a great, great sounding voice and song. It's not a great fit for his voice, but it's a Sam Hunt co-write, so radio is obligated to play it, right? Right? (okay, radio still won't play this, but maybe it can hang around for a while like Mo Pitney's has). I like Mo Pitney's voice better, but production wise, I can't remember the last time i heard a debut single I liked so much. I can't put my finger on it...but he sounds like somebody. Billy Currington, Easton Corbin, maybe? Will take me a few more listens. I like it. A little slow, but solid. Wade Hayes is who I hear. |
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Post by hosssulpizio on Jun 25, 2015 0:33:15 GMT -5
Huh Sam Hunt wrote this? Well hope it's good and based on what I've been hearing this is a Traditional Country song. Thank you William.
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Post by TheWolverine on Jun 25, 2015 22:15:15 GMT -5
Morgan will also have a cut on Mark Chesnutt new album!
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Post by hosssulpizio on Jun 25, 2015 22:22:18 GMT -5
Where did you see that at?
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Post by TheWolverine on Jun 26, 2015 21:36:28 GMT -5
Where did you see that at? Insider info! |
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Post by wilbur on Jun 28, 2015 8:35:14 GMT -5
wow, I like sam hunt's version and this guys version.
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Post by Kentucky25 on Jun 28, 2015 19:26:55 GMT -5
I'm hearing a lot of Blaine Larsen in his voice actually. That's a good thing imo.
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Post by sabre14 on Jun 28, 2015 19:35:14 GMT -5
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Post by carriekins on Jun 30, 2015 13:36:00 GMT -5
The Highway is playing this now as a "Highway Find."
I really liked what I heard of this, which further makes me wish Sam Hunt had just stuck to songwriting. ;)
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Post by gurustu on Jun 30, 2015 15:36:41 GMT -5
I like it. I've been seeing his name on the Pitch Sheet's for quite a while now but this is the first time actually hearing something from him. I dare say it, but "Country is back" with this track! So I say kudos to artists like this and Mo Pitney, we need more like this and MORE songs like this. I'm really shocked that Sam Hunt co-wrote it
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Post by Kentucky25 on Jun 30, 2015 15:58:07 GMT -5
Just to be fair here, majority of Sam Hunt's lyrics are "country" it's his production and delivery where the "country" is lost. Songs like "Take Your Time", "Break Up in a Small Town", "Cop Car", and this one do what country songs should do, tell a story, it's just musically he steers a bit left.
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Post by carriekins on Jun 30, 2015 15:59:48 GMT -5
Just to be fair here, majority of Sam Hunt's lyrics are "country" it's his production and delivery where the "country" is lost. Songs like "Take Your Time", "Break Up in a Small Town", "Cop Car", and this one do what country songs should do, tell a story, it's just musically he steers a bit left. Which is why I said I wished he'd stick to songwriting... |
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Post by Kentucky25 on Jun 30, 2015 16:04:38 GMT -5
Just to be fair here, majority of Sam Hunt's lyrics are "country" it's his production and delivery where the "country" is lost. Songs like "Take Your Time", "Break Up in a Small Town", "Cop Car", and this one do what country songs should do, tell a story, it's just musically he steers a bit left. Which is why I said I wished he'd stick to songwriting... Understood. Just feel like he gets a negative added to anything good he does. He writes good songs, he should "stick to writing". I get it, just wish it could be slanted a bit differently. |
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Post by Kat5Kind on Jun 30, 2015 17:19:30 GMT -5
Which is why I said I wished he'd stick to songwriting... Understood. Just feel like he gets a negative added to anything good he does. He writes good songs, he should "stick to writing". I get it, just wish it could be slanted a bit differently. He WRITES country songs, but when he performs them they morph into pop. That's where he loses me. |
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Post by carriekins on Jun 30, 2015 18:08:48 GMT -5
Which is why I said I wished he'd stick to songwriting... Understood. Just feel like he gets a negative added to anything good he does. He writes good songs, he should "stick to writing". I get it, just wish it could be slanted a bit differently. I have very little negative to say in regards to his songwriting skills, though. I personally feel as though his best contribution to country as a genre is his songwriting - as evidenced here, Cop Car, We Are Tonight, etc (not Take Your Time - I despise that and Raised on It). As a performer/artist I feel he adds zilch to country, other than a bunch of unnecessary pop, r&b, and drum loops. I'm not really going to apologize for that. |
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Post by gurustu on Jul 1, 2015 15:09:12 GMT -5
I do think Sam Hunt has a great voice however, he's super talented; he's just not my cup of tea either. I'd actually rather hear this guy (William Michael Morgan) sing over Sam. I'd be curious to hear Sam sing less R&B/Poppy type stuff, but the man can sound black and has some serious soul to his voice so in a way he is singing what he's supposed to be singing. Maybe it's the fact that I would prefer hearing him on the R&B charts than Country, I guess when it all comes down to it that's what I'm really saying here LOL I'm still not sold on the fact that Sam Hunt belongs in Country Music, I've said that from day one and have stuck with that..... but have never once doubted his talent. Besides, we need to talk more about this new WB artist and not Sam Hunt right?
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Post by sabre14 on Aug 3, 2015 14:14:08 GMT -5
This was just sent to radio through Play Mpe by Warner Music Nashville. Impact date is August 24th.
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Post by Dustin J. on Aug 3, 2015 14:54:30 GMT -5
This is, hands down, one of my favorite songs on The Highway right now. REALLY pulling for this one to take off at terrestrial radio.
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